WAGNER L601-3, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Questions & Answers (continued)
For frozen wood, as long as the moisture content of the wood you are measuring is below 15%, you can
get reliable readings. When moisture content readings in frozen wood exceed 15%, you will need to make
corrections.
#18 Accuracy
Q : How accurate is the hand-held meter from Wagner Meters?
A : The moisture meter from Wagner Meters is as accurate, or more accurate than any moisture meter that
is on the market. This has been verified by several university studies.
#19 Correct Moisture Content
Q : What is proper moisture content for wood? What moisture content is considered too high or too low?
A : There is no one right answer for this question. As a rule, different woods and their uses determine the
moisture content. For instance, if the wood is to be used in construction as a stud for building, the
moisture-content requirement could be 15% to 19%. If the wood is to be glued and it is too dry, it will not
bond; if it is too wet, it will not hold. Ideally, the moisture content of wood to be used for indoor furniture
is between 6% and 8%.
To determine the proper moisture content for your application, contact your local university’s forestry
department or one of the associations supporting your industry’s professionals. You may also call the
Forest Products Research Laboratory in Madison, WI: 608-231-9200.
Footnotes:
1 The L601-3 Meter scans an area 2 ½” x 2 ½” x 1” (minimum) deep.
2 Confirmed in university study – information available upon request.
3 Contact Wagner Meters technical support for guidelines when wood is frozen.
4 Contact Wagner Meters Technical Services for further information for these applications.
If you have any further questions
not answered in the Q&A, please call:
1-800-634-9961